The cool blue to green tones of Hosta 'Parasol'--which are blue in spring and turn dark green in summer--brings a sense of balance to the variegated leaves of Hosta 'Treasure Trove." (Rick Wetherbee) ...

A large container of leafy hostas makes a welcome addition to any patio or other seating area. Alternatively if you learn how to grow hostas in the ground their heart-shaped leaves will add structure, ...

If you’re holiday shopping for the green thumb in your life, you might be considering some seeds for their garden. On several ...

One of the many things I love about spring is the reemergence of my favorite perennials. It is so satisfying to see them come back fresh, blemish free and often twice the size of the previous year.

Q: I have a number of variegated hostas in my garden. They have been planted for a number of years but suddenly this year three of them have produced green leaves - not at the beginning but as summer ...

What: “Patriot” is one of the most popular and striking hostas of all time. The gleaming white leaf edges and rich green centers cannot be matched. Not only is the variegated foliage fantastic, but ...

Q: What are your recommendations for tall (big) hostas that are not blue and for tall ferns that are not typical, such as ostrich fern. I'm planning a new shade garden along the house where it's ...

The star of many a shade garden, hostas are adored for their diverse leaves not their blooms. "Most people grow them strictly for the foliage," said Michael Laico, president of the Greater Carolinas ...

An error has occurred. Please try again. With a The Portland Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. It looks like you do not have any active ...

You probably know that hostas are the ideal plant for those shady spots in your garden. They're prized for their gorgeous large leaves that come in all manner of shapes, sizes, and colors to brighten ...